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Bella (mrperrywinkle x betty boop) TOY aussie next to STANDARD AUSSIE.. 

Bella is full grown in photo

My wife says the last pic did not do Bella justice.  In this pic please notice they are holding “hands”.

 Bella is 12.5 inches tall and 12 pounds after dinner tonight.  YOU, Madam, are a breeding genius.  She is healthier, smarter, and more loving and loveable than we imagined.  Dare I say, “The PERFECT Dog”.  Yup!

  Thanks again a million times!! 

Hi Minda!

Hope all is well in Boring!

 Bella is an AMAZING creature!!

Quick to learn, quicker to please, and just plain QUICK!!

A pic of her is attached-she is seemingly enjoying her ride with the top down.  I assure you she is enjoying her life immensely!!!!!!!!!

She goes to work with us every day and is the most successful form of therapy in our office.  She is loved by hundreds!!!!!!  Still can’t decide whose separation anxiety is worse; Bella’s or my wife’s.

Our best,

Foster and Terri

 

 
Hi

Our puppy Marley  arrived safely yesterday from Oregon (thank you Minda). She settled in right away and seems to love her new home.

Of course I've taken about 50 pictures; this email has just a few. She is the sweetest puppy - follows us everywhere and loves running and jumping around the yard. If you saw her, you'd never know she traveled on a plane from Oregon just yesterday. And she even knows what "No" means (again,
thank you Minda).

so far this puppy is everything promised: mellow, well-socialized, and happy.  We had a vet visit today and the vet said she's healthy, happy, and very trusting - sure signs of a good breeder who does more than just produce pups to sell.

She's still happy as can be and so are we.

Thanks again for everything and for such a well-adjusted puppy.


Diane and Michael
 

Rocky x Patches

(note patches is hopefully bred for puppies in August 08)

Dear Minda-

 

I purchased “Patches Rose”  now known as Ruby, last summer.  She is a fantastic little dog and we love her more than anything.  I had her fixed last Friday and will forward copies of her paperwork along with a current photo.  She has really turned into a beautiful little dog.  It never fails, anytime I have her out in public just about everyone we come in contact comments on her.  That is not what I am emailing you about though.

 I check your website often (I will most likely end up with another of your puppies at some point in time) and it looks like you are getting some flack from other “Breeders” .. I am here to tell them that you breed the most wonderful dogs and I would not even consider having any other breed.  I would just hope that they are as talented (but I doubt it) as you are.  Don’t pay any attention to them.  You are doing a wonderful job and your puppies are absolutely fantastic!!!

 Thank you for the wonderful addition to our family.

________________________________

Julie

 
We all love her so much.  Thank you for all your help.  In about a year I will be looking for a small black tri male that is not related to KayDee.  I will keep in touch.  Thanks again,  Shayna
Hi Minda!
 
The puppies are home now.  I had tears in my eyes when I first saw them.  I can't believe that they are cuter than their photos.  The girl was a little trembly on the car ride home.  But, the boy just laid back and wanted a belly rub!!!!  He would whine if we stopped petting him!  We just bathed them and he was so CALM!  He just sat there like he was a pro, not afraid at all!  Did I say that we LOVE them?!?  :)
 
I'll keep you posted on their development.  Thanks again, you are amazing!
 
Suzanne

 

Sugar daddy x Sadie

 Hi Minda,

Our little girl is doing great so far.  We have named her Sinatra.  She is doing well with our other pets although it took them a few days to figure out what to do with her.  I can't believe how fast she figures out how to do things.  She doesn't just try to climb stairs, she tries to run them.  She has even jumped on top of her kennel and onto the bed within her first week here.  Not bad for a 3 pound ball of fur.  When we enforce her kennel training she is totally potty trained to go outside.  We love her.  Everybody loves her.  Thank you! 

Pam and Rich
 

photo taken by family on the way home from the airport - their caption "puppies new lil girl"..

sugar daddy x Sadie

5/08

Hi Minda,  I hope all is well, I just wanted to thankyou again for such an AWESOME puppy!!!! Daisy has just blended in here so well! She is about 85% potty trained, and she has captured sooo many hearts at the girls school!!! I have never seen an animal with SO much affection- she lives to love.....You can't help but smile when you look at her! I'm off from work tomorrow, so I'll try and get an updated pic. to you. I saw on your website you sold all the puppies, doesnt surprise me one bit, you definitely have a gift for breeding! Let me know if any of them are from ny, I have given your web site out to so many people, it would be fun to hear if it was from meeting Daisy! I can't wait to see how beautiful your upcoming litters are going to be! Talk to you soon, love your new extended family, Amy


 

 

sugar daddy x sadie blue merle male
5/08

Hi Minda,

   the puppy is home safe and sound. HE did much better than Oliver on his plane ride. Oliver was in shock for at least 6 hours afterwards. this little guy was fine as soon as I took him out of his crate. He loves the kids and Oliver and he have already been playing together. Do yu have kids? I am naming him Max. His head is as big as Oliver's and his feet are bigger. I think he is just beautiful and you're right he is very sweet. He is laying in my arms as I type this. Been a long day will send more news later.

thank you so much for another wonderful puppy

 

sugar daddy x sadie bmf 1

 5/08

Minda,

Thank you for the wonderful pup.  We picked her up without fail and she is adjusting well.  We promptly took her to the vet where she was cleared as being good to guy.  Thank you for raising such great dogs and I will send you updates on how everything goes.

Thanks,

Jerel and Steph

 

Rocky blue x Patches

 5/08

My puppy is almost house trained (at 11 weeks) and she is the most outgoing CLIMBER I have ever seen. Over the baby gate and on my bed. I just love her. She is playing great with my standard aussie.I will send pics. Thank You so much. I have friends that want a puppy too! Melissa

 

 Bandit x Pumpkin

we don't know where this curly coat came from, we do not & have not had any other breed of dog in our program, but every breed of dog has "gone into" the aussie so "who knows".. In the past Standard aussie breeders used collies & burnese mt dogs, mini aussies breeders

??..

3/08

Hi Melinda,

   Don't know if you remember all of your puppies, you have sooooo many. These are pictures of the little male that you had named Curly, we renamed him "Oliver" He is the most wonderful little dog I have ever known. We just love him dearly and he fits in very well with my mini. I have 6 grandkids and Oliver gets along with everyone of them and is so loving and patient with my one year old grandson. You were right he has the most wonderful coat and his hair is still curly although the hair on top of his hear has settled down and he doesn't look like a little poodle any more. I can't believe how much hair he has and how long it is, it is 3+" long and very full.  He still loves to play fetch, and his favorite is to herd my mini australian shepherd. Oliver has this little trick.....if Karli (my mini) has his favorite toy....well Oliver will just back up to Karli and sit on her head until she gets tired of him being there. Then she will get up and he gets his toy. When I first seen him do this I thought he really didn't do that on purpose, but you know what, it is on purpose and he does it to her everytime she has something he wants. I had the full size  australian shepherds for years and they are fantastic, then I got the mini. I love her dearly but she can be very exasperating, lots and lots of energy. It took 3 years before I could take her outside with out being on a leash because she was just so busy she wouldn't listen to me. I had read where these little aussie's are more mild mannered like the big ones and boy were they right. I have never had to have Oliver on a leash, like my full size ones he has listened to me from the get go.
Keep breeding your dogs they are absolutely perfect. I keep watching to see all the new puppies, maybe someday I will need another one. Haven't seen another though that has the coat Oliver has.
I did get Oliver neutered, didn't get back to you for the papers because I won't use them anyhow. My Vet's office are very taken with Oliver they haven't seen a toy before nor did they know there was any. They think he is a great dog.
Bev
Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania

 

kenner x Abby

 3/08

Hi Minda-

Just wanted to let you know Sydney is so well loved. Someone is always holding her-or playing. She loves her little rope we got her. She's already playing fetch with it. She also has been doing so well going to the bathroom outside!! I'm so impressed!! My son likes her so much, he thought he could drink out of her water dish like her, lol. She is settling in here in PA so well!!! Just thought you'd like to know this-I know today is only the second day we've had her, but I couldn't imagine a better dog, she's so SWEET!!!

I know I've told you, but thank-you again for such a great dog-we truly are happy with her!!!!! Shelby and family
 

sugar daddy x Pansy bmm

 Hi, Minda -

Seamus arrived and we're now home. He could not be sweeter or cuter!  I am absolutely in love with him!

Thank you so much!  We may come back for another one!

Kindest regards,

Sandy Phillips
 

sir prize x lu seal (little puppy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 2/07/08

Greetings,

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you about Kiah, but I thought you might enjoy a break from me for a while. LOL

She's doing great and we are enjoying her spunk. . She's eating well although not a lot and when she went for her puppy shots to my vet on Monday, she only weighed 2.7 pounds. So I guess she will be tiny, which is good, since that's exactly what I wanted :) They said she will probably reach her adult size at around 5 to 6 months. Is that what you've found to be true with your little ones that you've kept?

Kiah is, of course, housebroken by now (Aussies are so easy!) and she is a star pupil at her Puppy Kindergarten class. She already knows Sit, Down, Come and Go to you blanket. She can't really socialize much with the other puppies though because they are so much bigger in size that they will bowl her over!

I'm enclosing some pictures so you can see how cute she is (just in case you've forgotten)!

Good luck with your new litters, I know some day I will want another tiny fur baby from you so I hope you continue to have them and don't mind my keeping in touch to that end.
Thank you again for all your communications and consideration,
Sincerely,
Pam

 

Mr Perrywinkle x Coco
2/02/08

Tigger.  He is a GREAT little pup and has no behavior issues.  He is VERY smart, and potty trains easy.  Tigger loves the kids, especially my son, he's like glue.  Always happy, wags his tail all the time.  Our Vet liked him so much, felt he was not only healthy, but a perfect pup for the kids.  Thought you might like to know this.  We are very happy with him!  Thank you!

 
Rebecca Nell
 

 Washington

 

 Mr Perrywinkle x Coco
2/11/08

Hi Minda,

 Here are a few more pics of Gin. What a clever boy, he has figured out that if he heads for the contacts (yellow) on the equipment, I will click and he gets a treat. So off he goes, no matter where I am, and bangs down the teeter or trots over the dog walk. He always stops on the yellow and waits for me to notice so I can tell him what a good boy he is!
 Started a new obedience class yesterday, and he is my "demo" dog. Worked out wonderfully, as he is so keen to have a job and likes to use his brain. It's always inspiring for the students when they can see such a young dog do so well!!
 I weighed him at 12 weeks - 9.2lbs and 12" tall. Though I still feel he will not be huge. He is just very stocky and built like a brick s**t house! Crush at the same age was 12" tall and 6.8lbs. And I think SHE has good bone! (she is 14 1/2" full grown) I already have people wanting one of his pups......
Sally
 

 

Gin is a big hit here, nothing bothers him (except sitting in an ex pen while I am working with another dog!!). All my friends/students - who have seen many of the pups I have brought up over the years - are really impressed with how he just takes everything in stride. Even my students who have standard Aussies (you know how they can hate the minis!!) can't help commenting on what a beautiful-head-he-has-he-looks-just-like-a-real-aussie..... I think he'll be ready to use as my "demo dog" for my next obedience class in a couple of weeks.

 The picture quality is not great, I took them with my video camera....
 Hope all is well with you and your "crew".
Sally

CANADA

Sir Prize x Luseal

 

1/19/08

Good Morning Minda,

Well what an absolute little doll, she is on my lap as I’m typing.  She had a long day yesterday, the flight was delayed and by the time they had her transported to the Continental Cargo Dept we took her home about 12am.  Regardless, she was one happy licking loving ball of fur.  She ate a whole small bowl of food and drank just fine.  She already seems to rule the roost with our other two Aussies (males), they have given her a lot of doggie reassurance.  She went outside this morning for the first time and walked in snow.  Hilarious, I have to grab a video because she holds her paws in the air, like she is touching something sticky.  My husband got her to sleep cuddled in his robe.  No question she is perfect for us, kids out of the house and retired.  She’s a little over-tired and fighting taking a nap, but she is doing great.

You have done a marvelous job of human bonding.  More later and pics.  Don’t hesitate to call, home is .  We are in for the weekend, no adventures planned, time for her to rest.

Lucinda

PS She just konked out…

 
   

Rocky x triscuit bmf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2/02/08

Hi Minda,

We are very interested in another female toy.... I’d like to give you a deposit on a female. Not so picky as to Tri or merle. Just want tiny!

Simone has exceeded all of our expectations. She is gentle, yet assertive and confident. Extremely smart and loving. The only problem is that my husband and I love her so much that he wants to keep her with him at work when she’s big enough and I won’t let her go! So we must have another…

Thank you for breeding what we feel is the ultimate companion dog and certainly the cutest of all breeds.

Carla

 

1/18/2008

Hi Minda,

I just want to give you an update. We’ve named our little girl Simone. Her coloring is so yummy, like a smore!

I’m trying to get a good photo of her, but she’s very fast. I thought my first Aussie was fast at Simone’s age, but this dog is unbelievable. She’s also the smartest dog I’ve ever trained. She learned to climb the stairs yesterday. This morning she ran up the stairs in to “her” bathroom and went potty on the pee-pee pad all on her own and we’ve only had her for 5 days!

She is doing great with the cat and our older girl, Bailey. We love her so much; we see a mini toy in the future. I’ll get back to you on that one!

I’ll send you a photo when I get a good one.  Hope all is well.

Carla

 Southern California
hi minda,  we bought a puppy from u last year, black tri male from mr. perry and chiquita, we named him tucker. think u had him as mr. macho.  what a great dog, great personality, and loves our other dog ty, border collie. ... would (like to) take cinnamon, ...  we live in cortland, ny so we had to fly him to nj to pick him up.  u have us hooked on your dogs. absolutely beautiful and just a great breed.  thanks kim

 

NEW YORK
1/08/08

Hi Minda!

Wow, what fun we are having with our BELLA!!!
 
We LOVE her more than we thought possible.
 
Our other (male) full-size Aussie loves her even more than we do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
She is charming, loveable, sweet, smart, and OURS!!!!!!!!
 
Thank you a billion times for being honest and EXACTLY who you represent yourself as on your website!!
 
We'll send more as she grows (she has already gained one pound and now weighs 5.4 pounds)!!!!
 
OUR BEST!!!!!!
 
Terri and Foster

 

Perry x betty boob - little black tri girl (14wks) with full size neutered male

 NEW JERSEY
12/1/07 - puppy sold to MEXICO..

Hi Minda........I am short of words for describe all qualities of "ARTHUR".
My kids are wonderfull with him and don't want to sleep 2 days ago.....only want to play with him, because what energy have!!!!!
I only want to say to you THANKS A LOT.
I will buy many many puppies to you......and horses of course
Regards
John
 

Perry x Betty boop - red tri toy male w/blue eye
Hi how are you doing? Elvis and I just want to say hi, this is his first
trip to the snow he had so much fun we played in the snow all day. He is 8
months old in the picture.

Thanks,

Liz
 

coco black tri (bi) male
   
11/17/2007

Hi

just to let you know pups arrived just fine,Cream puf is a little scared still but is coming but lit bit is the fun of the pack even my 2 other are afraid of her first night I left them togheter and they cried just a few times.they have experience snow this mornig they seem to like it
 
bye talk to you in a little while
thanks very nice dogs
Christianne.

 

Mosaic x shadow - elocus golden

11/15/2007

Ok, his name is Ricky Ricardo(cause he is such a loverboy), and we are in
love with him. What a sweet smart pup. Best thing I ever did was decide on
him, and I have looked a a lot of other pups from other breeders. A LOT of
others.
Thank you.
 

Black tri _ bandit x pretty girl

blue merle - rocky x sugar
11/08/07

 Hey Minda,

 
 
The pups are doing great..I get stopped all of the time from people wanting to see the dogs. They are so friendly and loving..I couldn’t have asked for better dogs.
 
I took the pups to have pictures taken for fall and I wanted you to see them. My sister owns a pet specialty store and she has show this picture to so many people. She said she could sell these dogs for you in a heart beat!!!
 
Hope you are doing well....Lucy and Nova send their kisses
 

FLORIDA

Rocky x Bonnie black tri female #2, Feb. 2007)

10/28/07

Hi Minda,

Just thought id update you on "Indy" ( Rocky x Bonnie black tri female #2, Feb. 2007) She ended up being a lil bigger than id hoped for.....Just over 13 inches tall! I dont want her anymore.........Just kidding she is the greatest dog Ever, she goes everywhere with me!! 

Her coat  is really starting to fill out, and she is getting very muscular.  She loves people and other animals, cats n rabbits, ect.... She knows tons of tricks, she learns super fast and will learn pretty much anything  i have the time to teach her. she loves, frisbee or any kinda fetch, Shes Awesome at finding my lost keys, likes herding my friends ducks and geese around...Shes full of energy when its time to play, but she mellows out when its time to relax in the house.

I had her fixed at 6 months, and it slowed her down for about 1 day. She is awesome!

Thanks again Minda, I cant wait for another!

Mike
 California

beau (perry x abby) & chica(rocky x bonnie blue)

 9/15/07

Hi Minda,
Hope you remember me and Tony.  We were up end of April this year to purchase these 2 beautiful puppies Chica and Beau Blu.  They are now 7 mns old and more beautiful than ever.
Chica is so full of life and lots of spirit.  Very friendly and playful even though she suffered a minor set back.  She was attacked by a pit bull very viciously at the dog park one day, but has had a full recovery.  We have revised our dog park visits since then.  She is 18.2 lbs and estimated to be about 12 1/2 inches and tiny, petite and bold.  A real 'spitfire' she has been called.
Beau is all smiles and love.  He just loves us to death and is very protective/possessive of me and Chica.  He's very kick back yet quite reserved with other people/dogs.  He weighs in at 27.6 lbs and is approimately 13'.  He's more long than he is tall and big boned.  He gets lots of looks and great reviews.  He's absolutely beautiful.
We couldn't be more proud of them.  I am attaching just a few graduation pics and a few backyard pics from today 9/15/07.
 

rocky x triscuit

 

 Hi,

We have her. I can't believe how smart she is. She already walked around the neighborhood on a leash with no problem! She also followed us around the neighborhood and didn't leave our side.

She was definitely scared when we picked her up, but as soon as we got home she was fine and is running around and having fun.


Thanks, Jeff and Sue

Hi,

 We want to thank you for our wonderful little Bella. We just love her. She is the sweetest, cutest puppy and her eyes just melt our hearts.

 She was a bit out of sorts when we picked her up at the airport, but by the time we got her home, she was giving us kisses and running around checking out her new home. We gave her a quick bath and she was as good as new. She’s so much fun to watch; she bounces around playing with her toys and anytime she sees her reflection, she bounces back in the air. She already comes when she’s called and is even picking up housetraining after only a few days; she’s so smart. I can’t wait to start training with her.

We’re so happy we have her and she’s great company while working from home; she’s the perfect office mate! 

 Again, thanks so much!

 Sue and Jeff Newport Beach,

rocky x patches
How big do you think Sketo will get? Everyone wants to take him home. He is soooo cute.

He is beautiful!     Everything about him is great, I can't believe his markings. Thank you

took him to the vet, the vet couldn't believe how clean and healthy he was, hadn't seen a puppy this healthy, no problems, I love him

 east coast

rocky x patches

 


Hi Minda.. I just wanted to email you and  
let you know how well the boy
 is doing.. I call him Charlie. 
He is an angel, he is such a sweet
 puppy and very intelligent, he already knows sit and down. 
 Thank you very
 much again.  I will send you some pictures as he grows. 
thank you
 again!
Pam

Michigan

Riggs x fawn
Minda,
 
Here are some pictures of Maggie.  She is just about 7 months now, she is spayed, weights in at a little over 5 lbs and is 10 1/2 inches to the top of the front shoulder.  Her ears are starting to flop with the help of the wonder tape "Duct tape" and one dime.  The ears are flopping on their own in these pictures and look like a very nice set.  She is a delight to be around.  She listens very well and loves my children.  She follows me wherever I go in the house.  I absolutely love her company.  She house trained very quickly.  I have taught her to ring a bell by the door when she wants to go outside.  Her right eye is completely blue and her left eye is 3/4 blue and 1/4 gold.
 
Thank you for such a wonderful addition to our family

 

Sir Prize x Luseal
Hi Minda,
 
Just wanted to let you know that Bentley is doing great.  I can't believe what a quick learner he is. He is nearly potty trained and rings a bell that I attached to the door when he wants to go outside! I have attached a recent photo of him.  At what age will he be full grown?  He weighs 3.75 lbs now and is about 9" tall.
 
 
Philippa & Tony

 

lil mikey x fawn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Hello Minda,

Last March my family and I purchased a little puppy (Lil Dude-now Tristan) from you. He is my little baby and the whole family is absolutely thrilled with our choice. Tristan is such a valuable member to our family--he goes everywhere with me! He's so attentive and follows me around the house; he even comes in the bathroom when I shower! Tristan recently went on a family road trip to Aspen and he was such a little trooper--and Aspen is such a dog's town. Tristan is the most wonderful pet, friend and family member I could imagine! And he is an excellent judge of character; whenever I meet new people I tell them my baby has to approve of them first!

We are very interested in adding a new member to our family. This time we are looking for a puppy to be my Mom's little baby as well as a playmate for Tristan and our other medium sized Aussie. We got Tristan when he was about 5 months old (born October 25, 2005) and he was only five pounds. Tristan now weighs about 6.5 pounds which is pretty much the perfect size!  We are interested in several of the puppies but small size is very important because my Mom has arthritis and we want her baby to be especially easy for her to carry around and such. We are looking at Moonlight, Lucy, Elvira, Smokey and Lil Boy. They are all absolutely precious!!I'm wondering which of the pups you think will be about Tristan's size. 

Thanks so much!!

Jessica

Texas

riggs x roxy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Hi, This is the pup you sent us just after a day or so. I thought you might be interested in seeing her in her new surroundings and with her new sister.At 10 weeks she weighed at 2.3 lbs.  Our Papillion is 10 inches and 6.5
lbs.; just a tad over weight.

Everyone who sees Cupcake is amazed at how cute she is.  They have never seen a toy aussie before.  The vet technitions were astonished at her size and said what a really cool dog she is. 

I love her coloring, but I do not think she will get her dad's fluffy coat. It is just as well because it is really hot in Houston. We can not wait to take her to the beach and let her run like the wind. She'll love it.

When I think she is full grown, I will send another picture so you can see how she turned out.



Thanks for helping us get just the right dog we hoped for.
 
   
   

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